Warning

Intubation of unwell patients should only be done in accordance with the advanced airway policy. It should be performed in the resus room, with anaesthetic involvement, by a physician (registrar or consultant) with advanced airway training, with an appropriate number of support staff. If there is doubt consultant emergency physician / anaesthetist / critical care physician involvement should be emergently sought.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 20/06/2024

Next review date: 20/06/2026

Author(s): Deepankar Datta.

Reviewer name(s): Deepankar Datta.